Name: Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie TGI
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil; 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup thick coconut milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (you can use storebought or homemade); 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups vegan chocolate chips (divided into 2)

Indulging in a chocolate chip lava cookie at TGI gives you the experience to cherish the rich warm and decadent melted chocolate center of a chocolate lava cake combined with a chocolate chip cookie. Our trick is placing a chunk of chocolate in the center of the cookie dough ball before baking, so that when the cookie is baked, the center remains soft and melts when you bite into it. The melted warm centre paired with vanilla ice cream is so indulgent that it breaks your heat when it finishes. But don’t worry since the recipe is so easy to do!

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Yields: 16 cookies
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total: 20 mins

What is the Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie?

Why this recipe works?

The chocolate chip lava cookie is indulgent and will satisfy completely your cravings.
Our chocolate chip lava cookie recipe is vegan dessert recipe as the original dish served at TGI Fridays.
On average, a portion of chocolate chip lava cookie costs around $12 in the states or £9 in UK. Preparing this recipe is pretty cheap and so you don’t have to think twice to serve it to your family and guests whenever you feel like.
As per nutritional info on TGI Friday’s menu, the recipe served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is 773 calories per serving.
This recipe can be done in less than half an hour and you can win points with your little ones telling them to stick their little fingers and hide little pieces of chocolate in the cookie dough!

What is the difference between the chocolate chip lava cookie and a lava cake?

While both chocolate chip lava cookies and lava cakes have a molten, chocolatey center, they are not exactly the same thing.

The lava cake, also known as souffle or chocolate tortino, is a dessert that is typically made by baking a small cake until the outside is set but the center is still liquid, creating a warm and gooey center when it is served

A chocolate chip lava cookie, on the other hand, is a cookie that has a melted chocolate center. It is made using cookie dough that is typically studded with chocolate chips and then has a chunk of chocolate placed in the center of the dough before it is baked. As the cookie bakes, the chocolate in the center melts and creates a soft, gooey center that oozes out when the cookie is bitten into.

So while both desserts are decadent with molten, chocolatey center, they are a little different in the way you prepare them. Nevertheless, I think it’s impossible to love lava cake and not love these chocolate chip lava cookies. Do you agree?

Chocolate Chip Lava Cookie TGI Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup thick coconut milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (you can use storebought or homemade)
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups vegan chocolate chips, divided into 2

Instructions

Preheat oven to 135°C (375 °F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Mix wet ingredients. Whisk together the coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Add in the coconut milk and applesauce and set aside.
Mix dry ingredients. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Mix the dry and wet mixtures using a wooden spoon until all ingredients are well combined.
Add half of the chocolate chips in the mixture.
Add the other half of the chocolate chips in a Ziplog bag and microwave for around 30 seconds until all chocolate chips have softened. Flip and microwave again if needed. Set aside to cool.
Use half the cookie dough, scoop 1.5 – 2 tablespoons sized of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet making sure to leave a few inches between each cookies for spreading.
Flatten the dough mounds.
Squeeze a layer of chocolate over the cookie base by cutting a small corner of the bag containing the chocolate chips.
Top each cookie with the remaining dough, gently pressing to flatten.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the centers solidified.
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Serving Tips

Chocolate chip lava cookies are delicious on their own, but they can also be served with a variety of accompaniments to enhance their flavor and texture. Here are a few options:

Ice cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a flavor that complements the chocolate, such as chocolate or caramel, can be served alongside the warm chocolate chip lava cookie to create a decadent dessert.
Whipped cream: A dollop of whipped cream adds a light, creamy texture to the rich chocolate chip lava cookie.
Berries: Fresh berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, can add a tart and refreshing contrast to the sweetness of the cookie.
Caramel, chocolate or lotus biscoff sauce: Drizzling warm caramel or chocolate sauce over the cookie adds an extra layer of indulgence.
Coffee or milk: A hot cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk can be a perfect beverage pairing to enjoy with a warm chocolate chip lava cookie.

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